Djibouti: Opposition demonstrations likely in capital's Arhiba neighborhood, near National Stadium, May 13

Event

The US Embassy in Djibouti has issued an alert warning that the country's political opposition party is likely to stage demonstrations in the capital's Arhiba neighborhood, near the National Stadium, at 12:00 May 13. Further details regarding the planned demonstrations were not immediately reported.

Heightened security is likely around the demonstrations. Localized transport disruptions are possible in protest-affected areas. Clashes between activists and security forces cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstrations. Plan for potential transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach destinations in the vicinity of the Arhiba neighborhood. If violence occurs nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a nongovernmental building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.